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Will increase from 33,000 to 55,000 by 2036
950,000 tourists visit Hahndorf every year
By 2036 exports will grow from $1.9 billion to $4 billion
$2.8 billion of private and public investment over the next 20 years
It is the council's goal to attract $2.8 billion in housing and major project investment over the next two decades.
Through more than 2,600 local businesses, it helped to guide the economic development of our region and impact our gross regional product.
Retail and hospitality provide more employment opportunities more than any other sector.
To increase growth in the number of working residents, we are attracting new investment in infrastructure, enterprise and our priority industry sectors.
By increasing our exports, it will underpin our ongoing prosperity and catalyse new ventures and partnerships in emerging industries we are well placed to support.
There are 49.3% educationally qualified people over 15 who have completed Year 12 with Bachelor or higher, Advance Diploma and Vocational qualifications.
Mount Barker's total residential population is anticipated to grow to more than 55,000 (including surrounding communities).
Jobs from the creative industries such as photography, graphic design and consulting are doubling the growth rate of the general workforce.
You'll find the world's best beer brewed right here in Mount Barker. Find out why Corrina and Frank chose Mount Barker as the ideal location to grow their business.
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